Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 9 December 2023 ‘Illegal’ immigration During a recent visit to Dungeness, I saw the…
Owners of BB guns and other imitation firearms are being reminded of the laws around their use in public. Whilst it is not illegal to own certain weapons for sports…
Rubbish in Great Chart Photo: ABC Complaints about rubbish building up outside an Ashford house has ended in court, where a man and a woman have been handed fines and…
Dozens of careless smokers have been slapped with hefty fines for throwing their cigarette butts in Medway. Twenty-six litterbugs were taken to court after they ignored the fixed penalty notices…
Photo: Folkestone and Hythe District Council A woman who prevented neighbours from enjoying their own gardens by failing to clear accumulating dog faeces and other waste from her property has…
A motorist has been jailed for attempted murders after he deliberately drove a car at two people in Maidstone. Anthony Deeprose was sentenced to 27 years’ imprisonment after his actions…
Library image – 747 freight aircraft landing at Manston in 2007 The High Court has ruled a legal challenge to the development consent order (DCO) for Manston Airport has been…
Earlier this month, Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announced plans for the ‘American XL Bully’ dogs to be added to the banned breed list. PDSA Vet Lynne James shares insight into…
Folkestone Magistrates’ Court Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) has successfully prosecuted a takeaway shop for failing to protect people in the event of a fire. A Kent business has…
Thanet District Council reports that a developer who did not follow the conditions of its planning permission for a housing project in Manston has been fined. The council’s Legal and…
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